Looking to Raise Capital? Exhaust All Your Options - Liz Elam

YoungEntrepreneur’s Ask the Expert column seeks to answer questions about everything from starting a business to growth strategies.

Q: I want to start a paper recycling business. Where do you recommend I look for capital to start on a small scale?

A: Funding is a big question for anyone starting a business, as you have a lot of decisions to make.

I utilized SCORE, a non-profit organization that offers free advice from retired professionals, and House of Genius to bounce ideas off a group of professionals who similarly volunteer their time and feedback.